Urgently need advice: SHOCKS!

lifesnotfair · 02-05-2006, 03:55 PM

Those last two you mentioned, for what I've read, are NOT worst than stock Toyota shocks. Well, maybe the TEMS is better, but as I don't have TEMS, that wouldn't be a bad option, wouldn't it?

The problem with KYB AGX, is they only offer the front pair.

lifesnotfair · 02-05-2006, 04:17 PM

Funny that you list the GR-2 above the Tokico, being cheaper and all.

Will these shocks work right with my Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs?

Bullz_EyE · 02-06-2006, 07:47 AM

I placed the stock TEMS shocks over the other ones because they ARE adjustable. That's a good thing you noticed my list, as price does not necessarly dictate quality. Any of those shock will work well with your application, just some are better choices than others. I'd pick the GR-2's over the HP's because I've read negative things about them, but I've also heard many positive things too. I just haven't heard anything real negative about the GR-2's. Most things negative about the HP's are from owners blowing them, but their cars have been dropped more than 2".

lifesnotfair · 02-06-2006, 12:27 PM

Ordered them yesterday, found them with a better price than 935 had.

My car wont be lowered 2 inches or more, the Eibach Pro Kit springs I got said they lower it 1.3F/1R or 1.5F/1R (Front/Rear)... In many places I saw it said 1.3 and in others 1.5, so even I am not sure if how much it truly lowers it in the front... but I hope it's 1.5, coz my 88 looks like a 4x4 right now, specially in the front

rnoswal · 02-07-2006, 02:44 PM

I put lowering springs on my 87 and KYB's on it the same time. I wish now I would have gone with the stock shocks, which are good shocks, with the lowering springs. Then I would go for better sway bars. I wanted the car to turn flatter, which it does but it is much harsher then I would have liked. I noticed someone said that the stock swaybars are hollow! They were right! I wondered why the car still rolled in the corners. Not as bad now with the better shock/spring combo, but upgraded swaybars would have been the way to go I think.

The car would have been a little bit more compliant on the roads and handled much better. I don't mind a stiffer suspension, but over a lot of bumps, it causes my CD to stop for a second or two because of the jarring. Oh well, now for bigger riims!!!

Russ

02-05-2006, 03:55 PM	#1
lifesnotfair 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 169	Hrm... Those last two you mentioned, for what I've read, are NOT worst than stock Toyota shocks. Well, maybe the TEMS is better, but as I don't have TEMS, that wouldn't be a bad option, wouldn't it? The problem with KYB AGX, is they only offer the front pair. __________________ '88 N/A automatic, looks, runs and feels like NEW!

02-05-2006, 04:17 PM	#2
lifesnotfair 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 169	Hrm.. Funny that you list the GR-2 above the Tokico, being cheaper and all. Will these shocks work right with my Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs? __________________ '88 N/A automatic, looks, runs and feels like NEW!

02-06-2006, 07:47 AM	#3
Bullz_EyE 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 238	I placed the stock TEMS shocks over the other ones because they ARE adjustable. That's a good thing you noticed my list, as price does not necessarly dictate quality. Any of those shock will work well with your application, just some are better choices than others. I'd pick the GR-2's over the HP's because I've read negative things about them, but I've also heard many positive things too. I just haven't heard anything real negative about the GR-2's. Most things negative about the HP's are from owners blowing them, but their cars have been dropped more than 2". __________________ Function Over Form - Form Follows Function 88 MkIII Jurbo

02-06-2006, 12:27 PM	#4
lifesnotfair 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 169	Heh. Ordered them yesterday, found them with a better price than 935 had. My car wont be lowered 2 inches or more, the Eibach Pro Kit springs I got said they lower it 1.3F/1R or 1.5F/1R (Front/Rear)... In many places I saw it said 1.3 and in others 1.5, so even I am not sure if how much it truly lowers it in the front... but I hope it's 1.5, coz my 88 looks like a 4x4 right now, specially in the front __________________ '88 N/A automatic, looks, runs and feels like NEW!

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02-07-2006, 02:44 PM	#5
rnoswal Lexus & 550's Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bossier City LA Posts: 556	I put lowering springs on my 87 and KYB's on it the same time. I wish now I would have gone with the stock shocks, which are good shocks, with the lowering springs. Then I would go for better sway bars. I wanted the car to turn flatter, which it does but it is much harsher then I would have liked. I noticed someone said that the stock swaybars are hollow! They were right! I wondered why the car still rolled in the corners. Not as bad now with the better shock/spring combo, but upgraded swaybars would have been the way to go I think. The car would have been a little bit more compliant on the roads and handled much better. I don't mind a stiffer suspension, but over a lot of bumps, it causes my CD to stop for a second or two because of the jarring. Oh well, now for bigger riims!!! Russ